Wind-shield for vehicles.



G. O. DOAN.

WIND SHIELD FOB. VEHICLES.

APPLIOATION FILED MAR.4,1911.

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Patented J an. 14, 1913.

G. O. DOAN.

WIND SHIELD PORNEHIGLES,

APPLICATION FILED 11113.4, 1911.

Patented Jan. 14, 1913.

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entrain snares Parana CEARLES 0. DOAN, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

WIND-SHIELD FDR VEHIQLQS.

Specification of Letters iatent.

Patented Jan, 1%, 1813.

Application filed March 4-, 1911. Serial .No. 612,344.

- scription.

invention relates to that general class of devices known as wind or storm shields like, and relates particularly to a shield for use upon vehicles such as automobiles. street cars or the like, and is in the .21 improvement and modified form of vice from that shown and described in Letters Patent of the United States, granted to me on. November 29, 1910, No. 9731M.

The present shield is particularly adapted to be applied to vehicles, provided with a vertically extending wind shield, or to street cars provided with a closed front, the same being provided with means for readily attaching and supporting the same in position.

The invention has among its objects the production of a simple, convenient, efficient and satisfactory shield of the kind described for use wherever found applicable.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

1n the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts: Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved form of device including the usual automobile wind shield, curtain on the near side removed. Fig. 2 is a front elevation-0f a portion of the same. Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 3, 3 of Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 4, 4 of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 5, 5 of Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 6, 6, of Fig. 2. Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 7, 7 of Fig. 1. Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 8, 8, of Fig. 5. Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 9, 9 of Fig. 1, and Fig. 10 is a side elevation of the hinge shown in Fig. 9.

Referring to the drawings, the shield comprises suitable panels 1, 3 and 5 of glass or other suitable material, provided with frames 2, 4c and 6, respectively. the

drawings 1 have shown myinvention as applied to and including one form of wind shield 1, provided with its frame 2 suitably mounted upon the dash-board 9, being understood that the vertically extending shield 1 may be the shield that is already affixed to the vehicle, or a shield furnished with my parts. Secured to the upper corners of the frame 2 of the shield 1 are clamps made up of parts 10 and 11, pivotally' secured together or hinged at 12, which are closed over the corners and then looked in position by means of screws 13 (see Fig. i or their equivalents. Secured at the lower corners are clamping members 1 1 and 15, which are secured together similar to the top clamps. \Vhen the Windshield 1 is not already applied to the vehicle, the clamps 1 1 and 15 may be provided with extendingparts 16 and 17 arranged to clamp or secure the vertical frame to the dash-board 9, 18 being screws or bolts for holding the parts together. On each side of the vehicle may be arranged a rod 24: for bracing the vertical shield. These rods are commonly used, and where the whole shield shown, including the vertical shield, is to be fixed on the vehicle, they may be secured to the brackets 10, 11. However, it should be understood that they may be attached to the frame of the vertical shield in any manner, and where with a vertical shield is already in use need not be interfered with.

Pivotally secured to the upper part of the vertical shield, as shown to the clamp part 11, is a diagonally extending panel or shield 3, provided with a suitable frame 4, the pivotal connection permitting the shield to be turned substantially into the position indicated in Fig. 1, or to drop into the dotted position shown in the same figure. As shown, each of the upper corners of the di agonally extending upper shield is provided with a bracket 25 secured by-pin 26, or its equivalent, the bracket embracing the frame. The brackets 95 are each pivotally s cured or hinged at 27 to the proximate corner brackets on the vertical shield. The shield 3 may be maintained in the position shown, or any desired intermediate position in any suitable manner. As shown, a rod 29, 30 is preferably arranged on each side of the shield, arranged to maintain the shield in the desired open position, or fold or open the same.

- construction the rod is not only pivotally se- -?forni and preferably cured to the frame l, but also slidebly secured, so that frame 4tmay be closed. A slotted part 39 is secured on each side of the frame l by screws lO, or their equivs lents, the same being provided with a slot ll, through which the bolts 31 pass. The rod is preferably jointed, or made up of a plurality of ports 29 end 30, so that when the shield is closed the end 29 may be dropped down as indicated in Fig. 1. H desired, however, the rod may be made in one piece. Any suitable connection may be employed between the two parts, as is most clearly shown in 1,9 and 10, the two parts are connected by e. pin or bolt 32., 34 being a resilient washer. this part is pretterably offset asat 33 and the other correspondingly grooved so that the spring washer and bolt normel rigidly maintain the parts in positio- 1nd liuein qt, but so that the part 29 can be 'l-UPECL; down shown in Fig. l.

llie lower panel 5 and its nine 6 are also pivotally secured. to the lOnQl end cat the vertical shield l, but this panel so connected to the shield matit will lie list against the shield. when the n l is closed, or leave an opening bet: the two when. it is open oriu operot'.

liieier? psrticulai 'l, and l, the bran l ,1 ct e11; out as at 45 and provided with [on (it? hinged thereto, the two b provided with, a continuous slot hich i ongular in nos slightly down ward toward the verbv pangl from the bend or angle ll; is also preierably provided with a notch, as is clearly shown in lg. 1, in. the lower side at the inner end. The two parts are secured together by pins 48 (see Fig. so that l nay be swung into not 'on, as shown in the dotted lines in. Fig. i when the lower panel is folded. "lhe panel connected. to the slotted connections or supports 4-6 by suitable bolts by thumb nuts 49. The two panels and 5 are preferably secured together by a bar 50 on each sidc, which are pivoially secured to the frame part l by screw ol, and to the frame part 6 by nine 53, which extend through the slot 5325 iorn'iing substantially a pin and slot connection at each side, llhe shield is preferably crovided with curtain on each "'on the for side of the shield is she side. lieiterri particularly to l'l igs and 2, and ($1. to rcsentthe upper lower parts or" the curtain, which is erran each. side and may be secured to th 1- in any desired. way. In 1 the curtein near curtain being removed, while in the near curtain is shown.

The manner of applymg the dev operation of the same may be briefly e scribed as follows: Assuming that the panel 1, provided with a frame 2, is secured on the vehicle, the some being suitably supported and maintained in-position in any desired way, or a shield to be applied theredoc to. The brackets or clamps ll, 12 14:, 15 are secured at the corners at thev top and bottom respectively, and the frame at is pivotally supported by the brackets 25, frame 6 by the angular slotted supp the brackets 35 being secured in position as shown. It the rod 29, 3,0 is drawn in. as incicated in 1 of the dotted lines, the parts of the shield will tall or be drawn into the positions shown in the dotted lines, and the supports 46 may then be folded or closed. l l hen itis desired to use the shield, the brackets 46 may be turned into position and the rod 29, 3O pushed. out so that the parts and 6 are thrown substantially into the positions indicated in l, or to intermediate positions. lit understood, of course that -'-iis position may be such as may be desired, the some bein controlled by opera ting, the 0d. ll hen the parts are as desired they any be locked in that position by means of he thumb nuts 38. As the part. or frame 4.- s turned the connecting bars 50 raise the i into proper position, after which,

ironic 6 if desired, the thumb nuts 49 may be tighteneo n the vehicle is not provided with shield 1, the shields 3 and 5 may be applied to a vertical shield substantially similar to that slmwn, and the same may then be mounted upon the vehicle. In this case, where the complete shield furnished, the clamps 10, 11, may be bolted 0r screwed on the frame 1, the hinged clamping parts being a particu lurly convenient arrangement where a vertical shield is already on the vehicle. In this case the parts may be assembled by the purchaser, using the old shield with practically only the usual or common tools and without requiring a skilled mechanic.

.ln the case or a street car or s milar vehicle, the bracket parts 11 may be suitably weasel ent mentioned may be employed for each diagonal extending shield, and the same may be secured to the shield frame 2'substantially similar to the attachment here shown and described.

The action of the shield when in use is substantially similar to that shown and described in my patent mentioned, the herein described shield, however, being somewhat more efficient and more convenient, as well as applicable for use on vehicles already provided with the vertical shield. The vertical shield is kept clear from dirt or moisple range of vision.

ture in bad weather by the air currents pass ing through the opening between the diagonally extending panels and down between the lower end of the vertical and lower panel. In other words the sleet, snow, rain or dirt is carried down by the air currents, the driver, however, having a clear and amt will thus be seen that I have a shield mat is applicable for any type of vehicle, that the shield parts may be readily applied or removed from the vertical shield, that the same may be folded with practically no extending parts, and that the position or": the adjustable panels may be quickly and conveniently adjusted from within vehicle,

Secured in any suitable manner adjacent the upper portion of the opening w s provided between the upper and nwer ield members when the same are. in operative position, and in front thereof, is a curved deflector which extends trans rersely of said opening and is curved downwardly and'inwardly, so as to deflect to a large extent the passage of wind and rain through the opening between the shield members.

Having thus described my invention it is obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same withoutdeparting from the spirit of my invention. Hence I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, arrangement or combination of parts herein shown and described, or uses mentioned.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a device of the kind described, the combination of a vertical wind shield, a pivotally supported panel extending diagonally downward and outward from the upper part of said shield, at lower panel having its lower edge spaced from the vertical shield near its lower end, and extending diagonally upward and outwardly, means for supporting said lower panel including a plu rality of brackets and a slot and pin connection between said panel and brackets, and a connection between said upper and lower panels whereby they may be adjusted simultaneously.

2. In a device or" thelrind described, the

each bracket extended through said slots and secured'to the lower panel.

3. In a device of thekind described, the' combination of a vertical wind shield, a

panel adj ustably secured to the upper edge of the vertical'shield, a lower panel adjustably secured to the lower edge of said shield and connecting means between the free edges of said panels on each side thereof whereby said panels may be adjusted together.

4c. In a device of the kind described, the combination or a vertical wind shield, a panel extending diagona ly downward and outward from the upper part of said shield, means for pivotally securing said panel to said shield, means for con rolling the position of said panel, a lower panel and supporting means therefor, said panel adjustable both horizontally and vertically, and connecting means between said panels arranged on each side and connecting the free ea es thereof whereby panels may be .evlee oi ind described and old and extending diagonally downward outward from the upper part of the shield, a lower panel positioned near the lower edge of said vertical shield and extending diagonally upward and outward, connecting means between the free ends of said panelsand means for guiding the lower edge of said lower panel, whereby the same may be adjusted substantially horizontally and vertically.-

6. In a device of the kind described and in combination, a vertical shield, a panel secured to the upper edge of said shield and extending diagonally downward and outward from the upper endthereof, a lower adjustable panel, means for supporting said lower panel when open, and means for supporting said lower panel when closed, said last mentioned supporting means arranged to guide the lower edge of the panel during the opening thereof and maintain the same with its lower 'edge spaced from the vertical shield when the panel is support-ed by said first mentioned supporting 'means.

7. In a device of the kinddescribed and r in combination, a vertical shield and means for supporting the same, upper andlower lac shield members extending :tro'rn the upper and lower portions of said. vertical shield, a plurality of brackets arranged prozriunte the lower edge of said shield, each of said brackets provided with a slot therein er:- tending outwardly from the shield and thence upwardly, Paid lower shield member being prrfvided with a pin on each site thereof extending through the slot in the adjacent bracket, and means for supporting" the lower shield member when the pins are in the upwardly extendinapart of eaid slot.

8. In a device of the kind described and in combination, a. vertical shield and means for supporting the same, upper and lower shield members; extending from the upper and lower portiomof said vertical shield member a plurality of brackets arranged proximate the lower edge ott said siield, each of said brackets provided with an angular slot therein extending outwardly from the shielch and thence upwardly and outi'ardly, said lower shield member being provided with. a pin at each side thereof are tending through the slot in the adjacent bracket, and means for supporting the lower shield when the pins are in the upward y extending parts of the slots, includ ing a connection extending from the lower shield member to the upper shield meniher.

9. In a device of the character described, the combination with a vertical wind shield, a panel extending dowmvardly and out wardly from the upper portion of said wind shield and adjustahly connected. thereto. a ianel extending upwardly and outwardly from the lower portion of said vertical shield and adjustably connected therehr, a connection between said panels whereby they may be simultaneously shifted" and an operating member for shiftiiig said panels.

10. ln :1 device of the kind described and in combinatiom a vertical shield, a p urality of brackets arranged proximate the lower edge olf said shield, arch of said l'tltl(tl5- provided with a slot therein extending outwardly 'troin the shield and thence. up weirdly, each of said brackets hinged at a point between the ends of said slots, a panel provided with a pin on each side thereof (3% tending through the slot in the adjacent bracl-iet. and means for Supporting the panel and guiding the upper end thereof when the pins are in the upwardly extend ngi part ol said slots. 4

ll. lo a. device of the hind desrrihed and in combination, a, vertical shield and means "for supporting the same, a panel secured to the upper edge (it said shield and extendinfl diagonall i' downward and outward from the upper end thereoi, a plurality ot hracle cts arranged proximate the lower edge of said shield, each of said brackets provided with an outwardly and inwardly extending j a in Le admat on each roll secured nordinate the e :t the w per panel and the L ge 0." th 1 lower panel.

In a device of the hind described and in eorobinatiom a vertical. shield and means tor supporting the same, a panel secured nd coniae" to the upper oc e ol. said shield and extendlug diagonally downward and outward l om SttHl upper edge, a plurality of brackets arran ed g):l\n.l lllltfi "a lower ell said shield each of said brackets provided with slottherein, a panelprovided with a pin on each side thereol near th lower edge thereof, extending tl'irough the slot in the adjacent hraclreh a connecting bar on each side of said panela secured proximate the lower edge ot the upper panel and the upper edge of the lower panel, and means -for controlling the position of said upper panel.

13., ln a device in combination, :1 for s-iup 'i the to the upper i of said eniehl t extending diagn and outward from the up; 7", a 'l'lllllfilllify" of bracle eta arr proximate the lower dgzfe oil said shield and c said brackets pr" and upwardly exto provided witl'i a near the lower through the slot in l connecting: bar on each secured proximate per panel and the upp e panel and meane extenilnig to t- .said ehield for controlling); said pan or maintaining: the same in the desired peeilions.

let. In a device oi tht in (Oll'll)l1'lllil0ll, a vertic: for supporting; the 1 ped thereon, each of l with an ou'awai dly slot lhci in, a panel a .e thereof extending Traeket, a

suite odue 5 hind dew; lied and sl'iield and itllcullS panel l'iingred e ox said shiehh a the lower edge of d hai'in in .l fitter edge adeonnectinsiahlj; eonn ctril with edue, oi? the of the lower in means between the 'l H upper panel ano tlh upper cl ,AFHl pan to the panel said illilt li and means; tor mainl i the desired i a r i ve l shit l5. ln :1 device of the kind drs a3ilred an in conihinatioin a vertical shi ld and means for supporting the same" panel hinged proximate the upp r ed; of said shield panel arranged proximate the lower ol o'l: said shield and having" its lower v i. 'juslahli connected with the shield, connect inp; means between the lower edge oi he up per panel and the upper edge of the hover panel, and a controlling rod connected'with one of said panels extending to the rear of the shield.

16. In a device of the kind described and in combination, a vertical shield and means ,for controlling the same, a panel hinged proximate the upper edge of said shield, a panel arranged proximate the lower edge of said shield and having its lower edge adjustably connected with the shield, connecting means between the lower edge of the upper panel and the upper edge of the lower panel, and a rod made up of a plurality of parts pivot-ally joined together, said rod pivotally and slidably secured to the upper panel, and extending to the rear of said shield, and means for locking said rod in the desired position.

17. In a device of the kind described and in combination, a vertical shield, a plurality of clamps arranged at the upper corners of said shield, a panel hinged at one edge to said clamps, a plurality of brackets arranged proximate the lower edge of said shield, and means for clamping said brackets to the shield, each of said brackets provided with an angular slot therein, a panel having a pin on each side thereof extending through the slot in the adjacent bracket, a bar pivotally secured to the upper panel on each side thereof and slidably connected with the lower panel on each side thereof, and means for controlling and locking. said panels in the desired position. i

18. In a shield of the character described, a. main vertical'shield, an auxiliary shield member, and supporting means for said auxiliary shield member including brackets pro- .jecting vforwardly from the main shield member and hinged intermediate their ends,

of said bracket memwhereby the free ends bers may be swung to said mainshield, and members carried by saidauxilia-ry shield member and slidably engaging said brackets. V

19. In a device of the character described, a vertical wind shield, a panel extending downwardly and outwardly from the upper portion of said wind shield, a panel extending upwardly and outwardly from the lower portion of said wind shield, the adjacent edges of said panels being separated to provide a space therebetw'een, and a deflector plate positioned in front of the upper portion of the opening between said panels and extending transversely thereacross.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto position alongside of signed mv name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. CHARLES O. DOAN. Witnesses:

Roy W. HILL, CHARLES I. COBB. 

